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The Marari Beach,
Mararikulam:
 Marari
originates from " Mararikulam ", one of the local fishing villages, where life
still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea
each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Completely new to the
holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by
swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience the local charm and
traditional Kerala Hospitality at its best. Not that you need to spend the whole
of your holiday in seclusion, you couldn't be in a better location for exploring
the marvellous backwaters, where the tranquility, the stunning scenery and the
feeling of being transported back in time, make it a superbly relaxing and
inspiring experience.
For a more upbeat day, a visit to
Cochin is a must. Being one of the most important trade centres on the " Spice
Coast " this is the place to do a spot of shopping and who knows you could
actually find a genuine antique in one of the many shops in Jew Town.
After an active day of shopping, back to Marari simply sit and relax, watch the
sun go down over the horizon and get ready for a leisurely dinner at the resort.
After dinner you can rediscover the art of conversation with your fellow
holidaymakers. have a relaxing drink at the bat or just enjoy a quite moment on
your veranda reflecting on the day's events. Until now Marari has been one of
India's best kept secrets.
We have a feeling it won't stay a secret for long, so try it now and be one of
the first to experience undiscovered Kerala!
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 Kumarakom
Beach -The village of Kumarakom
is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world
is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across
14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.
Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds
like the Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination for
visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat
trip round the islands.
How to Reach Kumarakom:
By Air: From the Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km
(approximately 3 hours ride by road) to the Muhamma boat jetty.
By Rail: From Bombay, Madras or Bangalore, you can take a train to Kerala.
The best place to alight is either Cochin or Kottayam (the nearest railhead to
the resort, just 16 Km away by road). Kottayam links you to all major cities in
Kerala and India with numerous trains plying this route daily. From Cochin, you
could also take a south bound train via the Alleppey route ( enjoy picturesque
scenery as the route flanks the backwaters and the sea on its way). Alight at
Chertala for a short 14 Km ride to Kumarakom.
By Boat: If you have arrived at Trivandrum International Airport, come to
Quilon by road or rail (takes just about one hour). From there, you can take the
regular ferry service to Alleppey - a long and delightful ride on Kerala's
backwaters. From Alleppey, it's just a short ride to Kumarakom
Beypore Beach -
Beypore, was one of the prominent ports and
fishing harbours of ancient Kerala, when the state was considered to be an
important trade and maritime centre. This ancient port of kerala was a favourite
among the West Asia merchants because of its ship building industry.
Fort Kochi Beach -
Ofcourse, the main attraction on this beach site
is the historic fort, still it's a must for every visitor to take up a leisurely
walk through the lanes of the city of Kochi and get familiar with its eventful
colonial history and European regimes who ruled it.
Kappad Beach in Kerala
- Kappad beach came into historic books, when Vasco da Gama landed on its shores
on 27th May 1498 with 170 men in three vessels 500 years ago, thus discovering a
sea route to India. A pillar with inscription "Vasco Da Gama landed here,
Kappakkadavau in the year 1498" stands on the beach. The beach here is very calm
with a stretch of rocks projecting into the sea.
Dharmadam
Island - Situated 17-kms from Kannur, Dharmadam is a
beautiful beach island, with a coverage area of 5-acres and the coconut palms
and green bushes present a breathtaking sight from the beaches. Permission is
required to enter this privately owned island.
Ezhimala Beach
- Exhimala is a picturesque site with a hilly backdrop at an altitude of 286m,
situated 55-kms from Kannur. Some of the major attractions over here include
carved Stone Pillars, an ancient Burial chamber and an ancient Cave that can be
seen at the foot of the hills. This hilly region is also quite famous for its
medicinal herbs.
Moppila Bay
- A natral fishing harbour situated near the St. Angelo's Fort, Mopila Bay has
got quite a modernised fishing harbour look, built with assistance under the
Indo-Norwegian pact. The ruined fort and temple sites are still counted among
the main attractions of this harbour site.
Muzhappilangad Beach
- Muzhappilangad, is considered to be one of the
longest beaches in Kerala, located 15-kms south of Kannur. This beach is also
the only drive-in beach in India.
Pathiramanal Beach
- This little island beach, on the Backwaters is a favourite natural hub of
hundreds of rare migratory birds that reside over here from different parts of
the land.
Payyambalam Beach
- Located near the Kannur town is Payyambalam beach, one of the beautiful beach
sites in the state of Kerala. If you prefer to surfing in calm and peaceful
waters, then this place is just for you.
Sankhumugham
Beach - Sunset on a beach is always a
breathtaking site to see and such is the site offered by Shankhumugham Beach, a
favourite haunt of sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the
Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Veli Tourist Village.
Tanur Beach
- Among the earliest Portuguese settlements in India, comes a small coastal
fishing town of Tanur. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited this place
in the year 1546 AD.
Thangassery Beach
- Located 5-kms from Kollam town is the Thangassery Beach, which is a sea side
village of historic importance. The rural settlement has the ruins of an old
Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. The 144 feet high
Thangaserry Lighthouse is open to visitors from 1530-1730 hours every day.
Thirumullavaram Beach - Roughly 6km north of Kollam,
Thirumullavaram is a beautiful beach that's well linked by road and with good
facilities. This beautiful beach filled with coconut palms is ideal for an early
morning walk as one can see fishermen gliding into the sea for the days catch.
The beach has good bathing facilities.
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